County of Orange
Assistant Environmental Health Specialist/Environmental Health Specialist I
County of Orange, Los Angeles, California, United States,
Assistant Environmental Health Specialist / Environmental Health Specialist ISALARY INFORMATIONAssistant Environmental Health Specialist $27.19 - $36.65 HourlyEnvironmental Health Specialist I $32.00 - $43.14 Hourly
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
Premium Pay
In addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the item listed below:
Bilingual pay:
Qualified employees who meet the criteria found
(
page 18
)
shall receive an additional forty $0.40 cents per hour for all hours paid.This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until
11:59p.m. (PST)
on the day the County's needs are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.HEALTH CARE AGENCYThe
County of Orange
,
Health Care Agency (HCA)
is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISIONThe
Environmental Health Division
is comprised of various programs aimed toward protecting the health and safety of Orange County residents and visitors from harmful conditions in the environment.THE OPPORTUNITYAssistant Environmental Health Specialist (AEHS)The AEHS will learn to perform inspections and investigations in the enforcement of environmental health laws and regulations. Upon satisfactory performance at this level and receipt of certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS), incumbents may be promoted to the class of Environmental Health Specialist I.
Environmental Health Specialist I (EHS I)The Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) will perform inspections and investigations in the enforcement of environmental health laws and regulations.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIESThe ideal candidate must possess extensive experience in the following core competencies:
Technical Knowledge
Understanding of food safety training concepts and regulations, such as the California Retail Food Code, Oral Culture Learning, Active Managerial Control, as well as the Food and Drug Administration Voluntary Program StandardsUnderstanding of applied sciences, such as health sciences, microbiology, chemistry, and physicsCollaborating with supervision and co-workers to explore new opportunities, and implement new techniques, and approaches pertinent to environmental healthAnalyzing data and facts relevant to environmental health and inspectionsUtilizing and implementing Microsoft Office and data tracking systems
Oral
|
Written Communication Skills
Providing verbal feedback to others and clearly articulating public health issues to operatorsGathering and reporting data consistently from inspections, writing reports and entering into the database
Collaboration
|
Organizational Skills
Managing numerous projects simultaneously and working collaboratively with a committee or teamCollaborating to independently solve problems or issues with industry or other regulatory entitiesCollaborating with Division staff and external partners, including local, state, and federal agencies
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSClick
here
to view the minimum qualifications for an Assistant Environmental Health Specialist as well as the physical, mental, environmental, and working conditions.
here
to view the minimum qualifications as an Environmental Health Specialist I as well as the physical, mental, environmental, and working conditions.
RECRUITMENT PROCESSHuman Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Application Screening
| (Refer/Non-Refer):
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Online Assessment
|
(Refer/Non-Refer):
Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in one or more job-related assessments. Applicants will be notified of their test date and access code, if applicable. Only the most qualified applicants will move forward to the next step in the recruitment process.
Eligible List
|
Score Groups : Once all assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related requirements.Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click
here
to see the latest guidance for more details.
Email NotificationEmail is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE:
User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Click
here
for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liza Butler at (714) 834-2069 or
ebutler@ochca.com .Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
Premium Pay
In addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the item listed below:
Bilingual pay:
Qualified employees who meet the criteria found
(
page 18
)
shall receive an additional forty $0.40 cents per hour for all hours paid.This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until
11:59p.m. (PST)
on the day the County's needs are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.HEALTH CARE AGENCYThe
County of Orange
,
Health Care Agency (HCA)
is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISIONThe
Environmental Health Division
is comprised of various programs aimed toward protecting the health and safety of Orange County residents and visitors from harmful conditions in the environment.THE OPPORTUNITYAssistant Environmental Health Specialist (AEHS)The AEHS will learn to perform inspections and investigations in the enforcement of environmental health laws and regulations. Upon satisfactory performance at this level and receipt of certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS), incumbents may be promoted to the class of Environmental Health Specialist I.
Environmental Health Specialist I (EHS I)The Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) will perform inspections and investigations in the enforcement of environmental health laws and regulations.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIESThe ideal candidate must possess extensive experience in the following core competencies:
Technical Knowledge
Understanding of food safety training concepts and regulations, such as the California Retail Food Code, Oral Culture Learning, Active Managerial Control, as well as the Food and Drug Administration Voluntary Program StandardsUnderstanding of applied sciences, such as health sciences, microbiology, chemistry, and physicsCollaborating with supervision and co-workers to explore new opportunities, and implement new techniques, and approaches pertinent to environmental healthAnalyzing data and facts relevant to environmental health and inspectionsUtilizing and implementing Microsoft Office and data tracking systems
Oral
|
Written Communication Skills
Providing verbal feedback to others and clearly articulating public health issues to operatorsGathering and reporting data consistently from inspections, writing reports and entering into the database
Collaboration
|
Organizational Skills
Managing numerous projects simultaneously and working collaboratively with a committee or teamCollaborating to independently solve problems or issues with industry or other regulatory entitiesCollaborating with Division staff and external partners, including local, state, and federal agencies
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSClick
here
to view the minimum qualifications for an Assistant Environmental Health Specialist as well as the physical, mental, environmental, and working conditions.
here
to view the minimum qualifications as an Environmental Health Specialist I as well as the physical, mental, environmental, and working conditions.
RECRUITMENT PROCESSHuman Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Application Screening
| (Refer/Non-Refer):
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Online Assessment
|
(Refer/Non-Refer):
Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in one or more job-related assessments. Applicants will be notified of their test date and access code, if applicable. Only the most qualified applicants will move forward to the next step in the recruitment process.
Eligible List
|
Score Groups : Once all assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related requirements.Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click
here
to see the latest guidance for more details.
Email NotificationEmail is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE:
User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Click
here
for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liza Butler at (714) 834-2069 or
ebutler@ochca.com .Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr